Saturday, April 12, 2008

Yoga helps older woman stand taller


After a nine-week yoga programme - elderly woman showed measurable improvements in their walking speed and balance. They gained a centimetre in height on average, Philadephia researchers have reported.

Accordingly to the report, the programme was designed for older people. Study chief Jinsup Song of Temple University, along with colleague and yoga expect designed this programme.

Elderly womaen walked faster, used longer strides and could stand for a longer time on one leg, after going through the programme. THey also felt more confident in their ability to balance while walking and standing.

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